Valve Suspected in Hornets’ & Growlers’ Hypoxia
Researchers studying hypoxia incidents say a valve has been identified and might be causing problematic cabin pressure changes in F/A-18E and F Super Hornets and E/A-18G Growlers during flight.
FAA: Drones Hurricane Response ‘Landmark’
The chief of the Federal Aviation Administration said, despite some problems during Hurricane Harvey in Houston, drone usage in responses to both Harvey and Irma would prove an evolutionary landmark for unmanned aviation.
Next Gen Jammer Passes Review at Pax
The Next Generation Jammer program has passed its design review during recent testing at NAS Pax River, NAVAIR officials say.
T-45 Training Grounded Indefinitely
The Navy has extended the grounding of all of its T-45 training jets indefinitely after a group of instructor pilots refused to fly the aircraft. The service’s engineers need to figure out what’s causing a spike in dangerous physical symptoms in pilots brought on by a drop in oxygen in the cockpit.
Trump Issues Ultimatum to China
Trump’s ultimatum to China: fail to pressure North Korea to disable its nuclear program and the US will take action on its own against North Korea.
Music, STEM, Drones on Tap at CSM
The College of Southern Maryland has another busy month of activities planned in April at all of its campuses.
USS Bush Makes Its Way to Persian Gulf
The first US aircraft carrier of Trump presidency entered the Persian Gulf last week. The USS George H.W. Bush’s overall mission is to provide a base for airstrikes against the Islamic State group.
Unmanned Aircraft Courses Offered by CSM
Two classes have been added to the spring schedule at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown Campus, helping anyone who wants to learn to safely operate and use a small unmanned aircraft, or drone.
Learn About New CSM Drone Course
A free information session on CSM’s new drone course will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus in the Center for Business and Industry.
Commercial Drones Class Coming to CSM
CSM will offer a two-week, 18-hour “Introduction to Small Unmanned Aircraft System” course to teach hobbyists and professionals how to fly drones safely and legally.
